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Elkview is located in Kanawha County in central West Virginia near Elk River, the longest river in the state. Local sites include Shawnee Park, which has a swimming pool, picnic areas and basketball and tennis courts. Another area attraction is Coonskin Park, which has fishing and boating on Herscher Lake, a golf course and trails. There are several inexpensive motels in and around Elkview that offer guests standard amenities such as a complimentary breakfast.

Country Inn &amp; Suites

Country Inn & Suites is comfortable, welcoming and pet friendly. Pets up to 20 pounds are allowed for an additional fee. Standard amenities include free breakfast and high-speed Internet access. Other amenities include a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and laundry facility. There are 90 rooms and suites, which include a coffee maker, work desk and plasma TV. Suites include a microwave, refrigerator, sofa bed and whirlpool tub. There is event space available for up to 65 people and staff to help plan guest events. There is no restaurant at this location but there are several within one mile of Country Inn & Suites, including Bob Evans, Elkview Chinese and La Carreta Mexican restaurants. Area attractions include Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve, a 52-acre woodland park designed with trails and programs for studying nature.

Country Inn & Suites

101 The Crossings Shopping Center

Elkview, WV 25071

304-965-9200

countryinns.com/hotels/wvcharno

Knights Inn Charleston East

Knights Inn Charleston East is located in Charleston, 11 miles outside of Elkview. Typical amenities include complimentary breakfast, high-speed Internet access, copy and fax services and a public computer. Also available is a guest laundry facility, laundry service, swimming pool and whirlpool. There are 128 guest rooms that include amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, cable TV and free local calls. Pets are allowed. Knights Inn does not have a restaurant but several are within 1 mile of the motel, including Cracker Barrel, Chi Chi’s and Applebee’s. While in the area consider visiting Kanawha State Forest, which is great for bird watching, hiking and biking.

Travelodge Dunbar Charleston

Travelodge Dunbar Charleston is 16 miles outside of Elkview and offers low prices on comfortable lodging. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, local phone calls, newspaper and parking. Also available are meeting space and an on-site bar and lounge. Guest rooms have Internet access and cable TV, and some rooms include refrigerators and work desks. Pets are not allowed in Travelodge Dunbar Charleston. Area restaurants include Huck Finn’s Restaurant and Bar, Mimi’s Restaurant and Max’s Place. While staying in Dunbar, consider a visit to Wine Cellar Park, which is on Anderson Lake and has a walking trail and playground.

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